Thank you for making a difference
Northamptonshire Health Charity has received an overwhelming amount of support from the local community since the COVID outbreak. It’s thanks to the many kind and generous people like you that has allowed the charity to support our local NHS staff and patients throughout this diffi cult time. Here are just some of the ways you’ve helped make a difference so far:
Kindness boxes & pop-up stations For the last three months, snacks, drinks and treats were delivered to wards at Northampton General Hospital and via weekly pop up stations in the community hospitals, where staff could grab food and drink on the go.
Calm space and green spaces A calming area for staff at Northampton General Hospital that is accessible 24/7 was funded, somewhere to relax and access support. Similar outdoor spaces are being developed across the hospital and the community and mental health hospitals to benefi t both patients and staff.
Tablets, radios & activities An incredible 54 tablets were donated and others funded allowing patients to have video calls with loved ones.
“To be able to see my dad’s face on a screen, it was the closest thing we’re going to get! My family & I are eternally grateful for the opportunity you’ve given us!”
The tablets have also been used for providing calming hypnosis therapies to intensive care patients and to facilitate virtual group activities for mental health patients. Donations of radios, puzzle & colouring books, playing cards and a host of other activity items also provided entertainment for patients in hospital and those receiving care in the community, together with rehab packs for COVID patients who are in hospital for many weeks.
Staff accommodation
Furnishings and practical supplies for frontline staff unable to return home due to working in COVID areas or longer shifts.
Community maternity hub
The charity part-funded the hub at The Saints rugby ground for the community midwifery services to resume and will be funding its expansion.
Books for children
Books illustrated by Axel Scheffer of The Gruffalo fame, helping to make sense of the pandemic for children in hospital and those receiving care services across the county.
Sensory room at Berrywood hospital
Creation of a multisensory room on Cove ward providing a diverse tranquil space able to offer numerous benefi ts for service users and staff.
New volunteers’ hub for the hospital
The hospital volunteers work incredibly hard but have stepped up even more throughout the pandemic to ensure an array of services are supported. The team have no actual base but the charity can now fund a new space for them to store personal belongings, conduct training sessions and coordinate their numerous services.
Online mindfulness programme
A mindfulness programme for the most vulnerable mental health patients to address the signifi cant negative impact of COVID-19 measures such as increased anxiety, stress and depression.
Birthday packs
‘Birthday packs’ for patients spending their birthday in hospital. They contain cards, stickers, banners, confetti and balloons etc.
These projects and initiatives are happening all thanks to you! There’s still time to get involved via https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/COVID-19NHCF Contact the charity team on 01604 626927 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.nhcfgreenheart.co.uk
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